1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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as in loop
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Recent Examples of buckle
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The quake hit midday Friday, toppling thousands of buildings, collapsing bridges and buckling roads.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
The watch is paired with a brown leather strap and gold buckle.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Mitchell’s left ankle buckled and nearly hit the floor, and Mitchell, obviously hobbled, fell to the court on the sideline opposite the team’s bench.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The quake hit midday Friday, toppling thousands of buildings, collapsing bridges and buckling roads.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The album cover looks to be an x-ray of a pelvis, with a visible belt buckle and IUD in the blue tint.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
The watch is paired with a brown leather strap and gold buckle.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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Kings Kings rally to take lead, only to collapse in third period of Game 3 loss to Oilers April 25, 2025 In Game 4 the Kings led with less than 35 seconds to play when Quinton Byfield failed to make a simple clearance out of the Kings’ zone.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The agreement was due to be signed in February but collapsed in the wake of a heated exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over how to end the Ukraine-Russia war.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The key to successfully bringing family into the C-suite is devoting time and training them and moving each of them up over time.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Beavers appear more willing to devote every dollar possible to winning on the field during the Pac-12's transition.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Build Feedback Loops That Invite Lived Experience Into Process Effective third space organizations build feedback loops that move in every direction—top down, bottom up, and laterally—with transparency, accountability, and storytelling at their core.—
Mary Hemphill, PhD,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There’s trekking pole attachment loops, a stretchy outer pocket with room enough for a layer or rain jacket, and the combination of a roll-top closure, compression straps and full length side zip makes accessing everything super easy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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After the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards poked the proverbial bear, Doncic turned his game up a notch, scoring 31 points to go with 12 rebounds and nine assists (on a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line) to give the Lakers a 94-85 victory in Game 2, evening the series.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Here's how to use and apply an ammonia and baking soda solution to remove tub rings: Combine half a bucket of water with 1/4 cup of ammonia and 1/4 cup of baking soda.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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On a late April afternoon in the East Village—arguably the first real day of spring in New York City—painters stood outside Bar Bianchi, applying their final coats.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Tarps And Covers Tarps, grill covers, pool covers, outdoor furniture covers—all of these collect water in folds and low spots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Most important, Childs spoke as an architectural educator bringing skeptics into his fold by explaining the beauty as well as the functionality and the compatibility of his design with the New York skyline and the formerly underappreciated crossroads.—
Ed Wallace,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Haack has also moved on with boyfriend Christopher Larocca, CEO and president of Network Connex, and has been giving her followers a look at their relationship on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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While disruptive to e-commerce, the end of de minimis treatment of Chinese goods could give a boost to retailers less reliant on e-commerce or on Chinese manufacturing.—
Helen Reid,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Asawa is best known for creating a continuous form within a form, but there are a variety of bulbs, gourd-like shapes and spirals.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Related article An eerie spiral lit up the European skies.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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